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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.99 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.99 and 119.09 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.99 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.99 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.99 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 56,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090.20/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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